Apprentice Windows and Doors Manufacturer
BILL BUTTERS WINDOWS LTD
DORSET (DT9 3PS)
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 June 2025
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Summary
We have a great opportunity for an apprentice to join our team to help manufacture and assemble PVC windows. This is a fantastic chance to 'earn as you learn'!
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 14:00. Very occasionally you will be asked to work weekends.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Your day-to-day roles will include:
- The manufacture and production of PVC and Aluminium windows and doors
- Measuring
- Keeping work area tidy
- In-house training provided
- Onsite supplier training courses available
- Great rates of pay
- Good working environment
Where you'll work
UNIT 1A
SOUTH WESTERN BUSINESS PARK
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3PS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Your training plan
The apprenticeship training is delivered through the workplace. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Lean Manufacturing Operative standard.
On completion the apprentice will receive Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing.
Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Punctuality
- Polite
- Flexibility
- Good co-ordination
- Personal Presentation
- Good Manners
Other requirements
Following submission of your application you will be invited by Yeovil College to complete a telephone interview with an Student Recruitment Consultant before your application is processed and sent to the employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the right candidate be found.
About this company
Bill Butters is an established and reputable family-run business based in Sherborne, Dorset. We specialise and have vast experience in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of high quality yet affordable PVC-u windows and aluminium products. We offer a very personal and friendly service and our reputation, service and products are second to none. Our team of 20 staff has undergone significant investment in training and we can currently boast over 120 years’ experience within our leadership team. Our operations facility covers 26,136 square feet and we welcome potential customers to view their product and the manufacturing process first-hand. Our team are consistently complimented on our personal customer service and quality of our end products.
After this apprenticeship
Potential to secure a full-time permanent position within the business and to progress to become a fully qualified member of the team!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Vicki Davey
Victoria.davey@yeovil.ac.uk
01935845561
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320168.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
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